Reed Family Companies is honored to be recognized by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The milestone honors decades of steady involvement, investment in the local economy, and strong working relationships throughout the Central Valley. During the Chamber event, Jeff Reed, President of RFC, reflected on the deeper purpose behind business involvement in the community, drawing on historical perspective and local impact. He shared, “The quality of life is directly proportional to

Managing Oneself and Empowering Others is a course created by the Reed Family Companies to help leaders become self-aware of who they are, and then to empower their team. Our leadership and development programs are based on the Reed SPIRIT principles. The course is held every year between January and May. The first class graduated in 2020 with 35 employees. The course consists of meeting once every 2 weeks and includes reading 4 books, taking online courses and taking person

VSS International’s West Sacramento and Arizona teams came together for their Spring Safety Stand Down, reinforcing the importance of staying focused and aware on every job site. Crews, operators, and drivers reviewed common field risks like strains, trips, and caught between hazards, then moved into hands-on training covering fire extinguisher use, vehicle brake inspections, and fall protection. These are the real-world situations our teams face daily across pavement preserv

waiting for text & pics Alec Bradley Angela Telly Bianca Castaneda Chris Chamberlain Dillon Johnson Frank Coelho Henk Gaalswyk Jr. Jason Brown Jeenal Shah Joey Martin Ken Alameida Marc Mammola Ramon Neilson Starr Salas For more information about Managing Oneself: Empowering Others class, see the main Managing Oneself: Empowering Others page.

At 7/11 Materials, we take great pride in supporting the communities we serve — and recently, we had another opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Calaveras County. We were honored to contribute to the development of the new Swine Barn at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds by donating concrete for key elements of the project, including the retaining wall and the Buyers Breakfast storage room. This facility will play an important role in supporting local youth, agriculture

Reed Family Companies was highlighted in the Spring 2026 edition of The Conveyor Magazine for a couple of donation projects we participated in this year. One of them being the Hope Church of Turlock Basketball Court Donation Project, and another being the donation project we did where a group of team members made the backpack racks for Lucille Elementary in Waterford. A proud moment for our companies and team members involved! A few of our other members had an opportunity to

On May 12th, Reed Family Companies hosted its annual RFC Road Show in Lodi, California. 113 people (industry professionals, partners, and customers) came together for a day focused on education, connection, and practical solutions. All of our operating companies were onsight with a booth and knowledge experts. Check out the highlights below and read more about it below the pictures. The event offered a strong setting for networking and knowledge sharing. Through breakout ses

VSSI's Queen Creek, Arizona project continues to be a strong example of teamwork, performance, and collaboration between our Arizona and California operations. Ajay Solanki is doing an excellent job serving as Project Engineer, bringing consistency, responsiveness, and strong coordination to the job. In the field, our Superintendents are delivering outstanding results. Jose Sanchez's crew are executing work on major roadways with their Macropaver CR Continuous machine, while

Left to Right: Stephanie Fuller, Stephany Garcia, Margaret Reed, Judy Kelly On April 16, 2026, members of our team had the opportunity to attend the Women of CalCIMA Tour hosted by Teichert at the Western Aggregates plant, located in the historic Yuba Gold Fields. Representing our team were GRI's President Margaret Reed, Vice President Stephanie Fuller, Safety Technician Stephany Garcia, and Materials Sales Representative Judy Kelly. The tour provided a unique blend of indust

Reed International’s Hickman operation is proud to celebrate an outstanding safety milestone: more than 3,000 consecutive days without a lost time accident. This achievement reflects a team that truly lives out Reed International’s S.E.R.V.I.C.E. values every day and demonstrates a culture rooted in accountability, care, and teamwork. This remarkable record is the result of employees at every level consistently putting safety first, looking out for one another, following best

Please join us in recognizing the site crew at the George Reed Jackson Valley Quarry for keeping safety at the center of every task—every day. Their consistent focus on planning the work, maintaining a clean and organized site, and looking out for one another is a strong example of what “working safe” looks like in action. That commitment was recently recognized by MSHA with a zero-citation inspection. This outcome reflects attention to the basics that prevent incidents: stro

George Reed Inc. is proud to be recognized with the Best Places to Work – Central Valley award at the Celebrate the Central Valley 2026 event, hosted by Opportunity Stanislaus at Dust Bowl Brewing Company in Turlock, CA. This honor reflects our continued commitment to building a workplace culture that supports employee growth, collaboration, and well-being. This achievement belongs to our entire team whose dedication makes George Reed Inc. a great place to work every day.

Last month, the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) awarded VSS International the 2026 President’s Award for Excellence – Large Project for our work in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This award acknowledged VSS International’s ability to deliver complex, environmentally sensitive pavement solutions in a national park setting, an area requiring careful coordination, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to protecting natural resources. The reco

711 Materials is supplying Ready-Mix Concrete to the Caltrans District 9 Bishop Pavement Project along U.S. Highway 395 in Bishop, CA. Our crews are proud to support and partner with the Griffith Company and Granite Construction on this project. This Caltrans District 9 project focuses on rehabilitating pavement on U.S. 395 and upgrading drainage and pedestrian facilities to improve long-term roadway performance and ADA accessibility. Our Bishop Plant, located at 906 E.

After 38 years of service, leadership, and dedication, our Sr. Vice President / General Manager, Ed Berlier, officially retired in March. Ed has been a pillar of strength, integrity, and vision within George Reed Inc. His commitment to his team and to the company has shaped who we are today, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire us for years to come. Watch the video below for a heartfelt message from Jeff Reed, CEO of Reed Family Companies, honoring Ed’s remarkable

Thank you to everyone who submitted the Employee Engagement Survey. Your voice matters! Congratulations to the winners! Original post: 4/1/26: Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you. As we continue strengthening our teams and building a workplace where everyone can do their best work, your feedback plays an essential role. Our Employee Engagement Survey will open on April 5th. We are asking every employee to take a few minutes to share honest thoughts about what is

This March, we’re proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week by shining a light on the talented women who help build, innovate, and lead across our industry. To help spread the word and show support, we’re introducing a special Women in Construction Week sticker for employees to wear and share. These stickers are a simple but meaningful way to recognize the impact women have in construction. Past, present, and future. Employees are encouraged to place them on hard hats

VSS International was proud to receive the 2025 WRAPP award for Excellence in Contracting for the Mt Rainier National Park Pavement Preservation Project. VSSI partnered with Western Federal Lands Highway Division to complete over 450,000 SY’s of continuous Type 3 micro surfacing and 150,000 SY’s of Type 2 micro surfacing throughout the western side of the park. This included resurfacing the beautiful Upper Paradise parking lot that looks up to the peak of Mt Rainier. Congratu

BUILD is pleased to introduce Cameron Reed, who joined Reed Family Companies last month as Director of Digital Excellence & Strategic Initiatives. Cameron comes to the business with more than a decade of experience in enterprise software and user experience design, most recently leading design operations for the team behind Salesforce's flagship CRM. She will be partnering closely with leaders across the organization to strengthen how our digital systems support our teams and

Reed Family Companies is pleased to announce that Jeff Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of VSS International, Inc. has received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western Regional Association for Pavement Preservation (WRAPP). As an ambassador of the pavement preservation industry Jeff has spent his entire career as an industry leader where his achievements both organizationally and individually are many. During his 38-year career Jeff has mentored man